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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.07, 13,143.20 and 5,332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.07, 13,143.20 and 5,332.32 is: 7,358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.07 : 13,143.20 = 5,332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.07/13,143.20 = 5,332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.07x = 13,143.20 × 5,332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.07x = 70,083,748.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,083,748.22/9,524.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,358.59

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